What Causes Poor Acceleration After Replacing the Fuel Pump?
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Possible issues include carbon deposits, clogged catalytic converter, fuel injectors, intake valves, or the fuel pump itself. Here are detailed explanations of related factors: Acceleration Performance: Faulty mass airflow sensor can reduce air intake, causing improper air-fuel mixture (too rich or too lean) and affecting acceleration. Damaged spark plugs in individual cylinders (misfiring) will impact acceleration performance. Overheating or faulty temperature sensors similarly affect acceleration. Clogged catalytic converter or malfunctioning oxygen sensors can also cause poor engine acceleration. Poor Acceleration: Fuel pressure and cylinder pressure issues lead to weak acceleration. Cylinder pressure testing requires specialized tools: start the engine to reach normal operating temperature, remove spark plugs, insert the tester head. Then crank the engine at 100-150 rpm for about 5 seconds before shutting off ignition. The gauge needle will rise to a certain point - this indicates cylinder pressure. For fuel pressure testing: first remove the fuel pump fuse, disconnect fuel lines, connect a fuel pressure gauge, start the engine, then read the pressure value.